Dodge Neon 2005 User manual

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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style ___________________________________________________________________________ Four-door sedan
Assembly Plant _______________________________________________________________________ Belvidere, Illinois
EPA Vehicle Class ________________________________________________________________________ Compact car
ENGINE: 2.0-LITER SOHC, SMPI
Availability ______________________________________________________________________ Standard.—SE and SXT
Type and Description __________________________________________________________________ I-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement ________________________________________________________________ 121.8 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke ___________________________________________________________________ 3.44 x 3.27 (87.5 x 83)
Valve System _______________ Belt-driven SOHC, 16 valves, rocker arms with roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
Fuel Injection _________________________________________________ Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction ______________________Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy head, structural aluminum oil pan
Compression Ratio ______________________________________________________________________________ 9.3:1
Power (SAE net) ________________________________________________ 132 bhp (98 kW) @ 5600 rpm (66.2 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net) ________________________________________________________ 130 lb.-ft. (177 N•m) @ 4600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed _________ 6752 rpm, manual transmission, 6720 rpm automatic transmission, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement ____________________________________________ Unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity ______________________________________________________________________ 4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity ________________________________________________________________________ 6.5 qt. (6.2L)
Emission Controls _________________________ Three-way catalyst, twin heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications
Max. Gross Trailer Weight _______________________________________ 1,000 lbs. (454 kg)—automatic transmission,
1,500 lbs. (680 kg)—manual transmission
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) _________________ 27/33 manual transaxle, 24/31 automatic transaxle
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator _________________________________________________________________________________ 120-amp
Battery _____________________________________________________________ 540A, Group 26R, maintenance-free
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TRANSAXLE: MANUAL, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability ______________________________________________________________________________ Std.—SE, SXT
Description ______________________________ Synchronized in all forward ratios, cable-operated, three-plane shifter
Gear Ratios
1st _________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.5
2nd _______________________________________________________________________________________ 1.95
3rd ________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.36
4th ________________________________________________________________________________________ 0.97
5th ________________________________________________________________________________________ 0.72
Reverse ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3.42
Final Drive Ratio ______________________________________________________ 3.94—SRT-Design, 3.55—SE and SXT
Overall Top Gear ______________________________________________________ 3.20—SRT-Design, 2.55—SE and SXT
TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability ___________________________________________________________________________Opt.—SE and SXT
Description ______________________________________ Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.84
2nd _______________________________________________________________________________________ 1.57
3rd ________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.00
4th ________________________________________________________________________________________ 0.69
Reverse ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2.21
Effective Final Drive Ratio ________________________________________________________________________ 3.91
Overall Top Gear _______________________________________________________________________________ 2.694
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)
Wheelbase ______________________________________________________________________________ 105.0 (2667)
Track, Front ______________________________________________________________________________ 58.0 (1474)
Track, Rear _______________________________________ 58.0 (1472) with drum brakes, 58.1 (1476) with disc brakes
Overall Length ___________________________________________________________________________ 174.4 (4430)
Overall Width @ Front Seat Reference Point ____________________________________________________ 67.4 (1711)
Overall Height _____________________________________________________________________________56.0 (1421)
Ground Clearance ____________________________________________________________________________6.1 (154)
Curb Weight (estimated) __________________ 2,581 lbs. (1171 kg)—SE; 2,626 lbs. (1191 kg)—SXT; 2,712 lbs. (1230 kg)—
SRT-Design
Weight Distribution, F/R ___________________________________________________ 64/36—SE, SXT and SRT-Design
Drag Coefficient ____________________________________________________ 0.342—SE and SXT; 0.350—SRT-Design
Fuel Tank Capacity _____________________________________________________________________12.5 gal. (47.3L)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R _____________________________________________________________________________2/3
Front
Head room ____________________________________________________________________________ 38.4 (976)
Leg room _____________________________________________________________________________ 42.2 (1071)
Shoulder room ________________________________________________________________________ 53.4 (1357)
Hip room _____________________________________________________________________________ 52.4 (1330)
Seat travel ______________________________________________________________________________ 8.7 (220)
Recliner range ______________________________________________________________________________ 40.5°
SAE volume __________________________________________________________________50.1 cu. ft. (1.42 cu. m)
Rear
Head room ____________________________________________________________________________ 36.7 (933)
Leg room ______________________________________________________________________________ 34.8 (884)
Knee clearance ____________________________________________________________________________0.4 (11)
Shoulder room _________________________________________________________________________52.8 (1341)
Hip room _____________________________________________________________________________ 52.9 (1345)
SAE volume __________________________________________________________________ 39.1 cu. ft. (1.11 cu. m)
EPA Cargo Volume ___________________________________________________________________ 13.1 cu. ft. (371L)
EPA Interior Volume Index _______________________________________________________ 102.3 cu. ft. (2.90 cu. m)
BODY
Layout _________________________________________________________ Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction ____________________________________________________________________________Steel unibody
SUSPENSION
Front _________ MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control arms, coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar—SE and SXT
Rear ____________________ Chapman struts, coil springs, dual lower transverse links, lower trailing links—SE and SXT
STEERING
Type _________________________________________________________________ Power rack and pinion—SE and SXT
Overall Ratio ___________________________________________________________________________________ 18:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) ______________________________________________________ 2.8 – 3.05—SE; 2.7—SXT
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) ____________________________35.7 ft. (11.5 m)—SE and SXT with manual transaxle;
37.5 ft. (10.9 m)—SE and SXT with automatic transaxle;
38.9 ft. (11.8 m)—SRT-Design
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TIRES
See also Tires under Feature Availability.
Standard—SE
Size and type _________________________________________________________P175/70 R14 all-season touring
Mfr. and model __________________________________________________________________ Goodyear Eagle GA
Revs per mile (km) _______________________________________________________________________ 893 (555)
Standard—SXT
Size and type _________________________________________________________P185/60 R15 all-season touring
Mfr. and model __________________________________________________________________ Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile (km) _______________________________________________________________________875 (544)
WHEELS
See also Wheel Covers and Wheels under Feature Availability.
Standard—Neon
Type and material ____________________________________________________________________ Stamped steel
Size ____________________________________________________________________________________ 14 x 5.5
Standard—SXT
Type and material ___________________________________________________________________ Cast-aluminum
Size ____________________________________________________________________________________ 15 x 6.0
BRAKES
Standard—SE and SXT
Front
Size and type ____________________________ 10.1 x 0.87 (257 x 22) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area ________________________________________________________________ 208 sq. in. (1342 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and type _____________________________________________________________ 7.88 x 1.5 (200 x 38) drum
Swept area _________________________________________________________________ 65.3 sq. in. (421 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type ____________________________________________________________ Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
Standard—SRT-Design; Opt.—SE and SXT
Front
Size and type ____________________________________________________________ Same as standard with ABS
Rear
Size and type ________________________________________10.63 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc with ABS and EVBP
Swept area ________________________________________________________________ 149.8 sq. in. (966 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type ____________________________________________________________ Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
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EXTERIOR
Bracket, Front license plate ________________________________________________________________ S S
Colors:
Stone White, Midnight Blue Pearl Coat ____________________________________________________ O O
Flame Red (not available with Sport Appearance Group, SRT Design Group) ______________________ O O
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat ___________________________________________________________ — O
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat _________________________________________________________ O O
Black or Bright Silver Metallic ___________________________________________________________ O O
Orange Blast Pearl Coat, Sport Appearance Group, SRT Design Group __________________________ — P
Defroster—Rear window __________________________________________________________________ S S
Door Handles—Black _____________________________________________________________________ S —
Door Handles—Body color _________________________________________________________________ — S
Fascias—Body color ______________________________________________________________________ S S
Fog Lamps (included in Sport Appearance Group, SRT Design Group) ______________________________ — P
Front Air Dam (SRT Design Group) __________________________________________________________ — P
Glass—Tinted, all windows _________________________________________________________________ S S
Halogen Headlamps ______________________________________________________________________ S S
Hood Scoop (SRT Design Group) ____________________________________________________________ — P
Mirrors
Dual, power _________________________________________________________________________ — S
Dual, driver remote and passenger manual ________________________________________________ S —
Moldings
Side (black) (fleet only) _________________________________________________________________ S —
Side (body color) ______________________________________________________________________ — S
Rear Spoiler (must have Sport Appearance Group) (SRT Design Group) _____________________________ — O/P
Sun Roof—Power, with passenger assist handles _______________________________________________ — O
Trunk Lid Release—Power _________________________________________________________________ — S
Windshield Wipers—Variable intermittent _____________________________________________________ S S
INTERIOR
Bezel Center Stack—Satin Silver with matching ATX shifter bezel (SRT Design Group) _________________ — P
Stipple Finish ________________________________________________________________________ S —
Diamond Weave ______________________________________________________________________ — S
Carpet—Floor and cargo area (color-keyed) ___________________________________________________ S S
Climate Control
Air conditioning _______________________________________________________________________ O S
Colors
Dark Slate Gray (Sport Appearance Group, SRT Design Group) ________________________________ O O/P
Taupe _______________________________________________________________________________ O O
Console—Full length floor (includes four cup holders, letter tray, open storage tray,
concealed storage compartment with cassette/CD holders, coin holders,
tissue holder and armrest) ______________________________________________________________ S S
Door Trim Panels molded with front door map pockets __________________________________________ S S
Electric Power Outlet—Auxiliary 12-volt, ignition-fed ____________________________________________ S S
Floor Mats—Front and rear _________________________________________________________________ O S
FEATURE AVAILABILITY
Legend: S = Standard O = Optional P = Available within package or group noted in parentheses — = Not available
NOTE: The information shown here is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.

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Instrument Cluster
Digital display, vacuum fluorescent: odometer, trip odometer, door ajar (SXT has white gauge faces) __ S S
Gauges, analog: fuel, engine temperature, speedometer ______________________________________ S S
Tachometer, 8000 rpm _________________________________________________________________ — S
Lamp—Front dome with theater dimming _____________________________________________________ S S
Radios
AM/FM stereo with cassette with changer controls __________________________________________ S —
AM/FM stereo with single CD player and changer controls ____________________________________ O S
AM/FM stereo with cassette and six-disc in-dash CD changer _________________________________ — O
Sound System
Speakers (four) _______________________________________________________________________ S —
Speakers (six) ________________________________________________________________________ O S
“Kicker” Sound System—Eight speakers, 208 watts, including 22 mm tweeters,
6.5-inch front door mid-range speakers, 6 x 9-inch with 1-inch dome tweeter in rear deck,
100-watt 10-inch sub woofer in the trunk _________________________________________________ — O
Seat and Door Trim Bolster Fabric
Millennium cloth ______________________________________________________________________ S S
Seats, Front
Reclining, low-back bucket ______________________________________________________________ S S
Seats, Rear—Folding bench, 60/40 split-back _________________________________________________ S S
Spare Tire Cover _________________________________________________________________________ S S
Steering Wheel
Three-spoke vinyl with center horn pad ___________________________________________________ S S
Stowage Bin—Instrument panel (delete with in-dash CD changer) __________________________________ S S
Sun Visors—Covered mirror on driver’s side, exposed mirror on passenger side ______________________ S S
Windows—Power front door _______________________________________________________________ — S
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POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS
2.0-liter, SOHC, 16-valve SMPI I-4 engine and five-speed manual transaxle
(includes clutch-starter interlock) ________________________________________________________ S S
2.0-liter, SOHC, 16-valve SMPI I-4 engine and four-speed automatic transaxle
(includes brake-park interlock) __________________________________________________________ O O
Brakes
Power, disc front, drum rear _____________________________________________________________ S S
Four-wheel disc anti-lock and Electronic Brake Proportioning __________________________________ O O
Engine Block Heater ______________________________________________________________________ O O
Exhaust System
Single outlet (SRT Design dual exhaust outlets with tips) _____________________________________ S S
Power Steering
Rack and pinion ______________________________________________________________________ S S
Steering Column—Tilt _____________________________________________________________________ S S
Suspension
Four-wheel independent with front stabilizer bar ____________________________________________ S S
Tires
P175/70 R14 all-season touring __________________________________________________________ S —
P185/60 R15 all-season touring _________________________________________________________ — S
Spare, compact ______________________________________________________________________ S S
Wheels
14-inch x 5.5-inch Stamped Steel ___________________________________________________________ S —
15-inch x 6.0-inch Cast Aluminum __________________________________________________________ — S
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SAFETY AND SECURITY
Child Seat Tether Anchorages (three) mounted on rear shelf panel ________________________________ S S
Door Locks—Child protection, rear __________________________________________________________ S S
Head Restraints
Two-way adjustable, locking, front ________________________________________________________ S S
Integral, front ________________________________________________________________________ — —
Fixed, rear ___________________________________________________________________________ S S
Power Automatic Door Locks _______________________________________________________________ — S
Remote Keyless Entry—Four-function with two key fobs _________________________________________ — S
Restraint Systems—Driver and front passenger air bags(a), three-point constant-force seat belts
with traveling inboard buckles and adjustable turning loops, front; three-point seat belts,
rear (three) __________________________________________________________________________ S S
Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer ____________________________________________________________ S S
Supplemental Side Air Bags for front and rear outboard occupants ________________________________ O O
Seat Belts
Front—Height-adjustable three-point belts with constant-force retractors, pretensioners
and traveling buckles __________________________________________________________________ S S
Rear—Three-point for all seating positions _________________________________________________ S S
Trunk Lid Release—Emergency internal ______________________________________________________ S S
Child Seat Anchor System—LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) for outboard positions
of intermediate seat ___________________________________________________________________ S S
EQUIPMENT GROUPS
Anti-lock Brake Group—Anti-lock four-wheel-disc brakes with Electronic Brake Proportioning ___________ O O
Sport Appearance Group—Body color or Satin Silver instrument panel center stack & PRNDL bezels,
fog lamps, trunk lid spoiler and unique 15-inch aluminum wheels (not available with SRT Design Group) — O
SRT Design Group—Power bulge hood, dual exhaust tips, body color or Satin Silver
instrument panel center stack/PRNDL bezels, fog lamps, spoiler-trunk lid,
15-inch aluminum wheels, unique front fascia. Limited to four colors:
Blast Orange (PJK), Bright Silver (PS2), Flame Red (PR4), Black (PX8).
(not available with Sport Appearance Group) _______________________________________________ — O
FEATURE AVAILABILITY
(a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts.
Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.